Chelsea and Kenzie Elizabeth (Easy, Bless This Mess) unpack the vulnerability and volatility of Sinéad O'Connor's new memoir — including why she says the famous moment that nearly ended her career actually set her back on the right path. For more...

Chelsea and comedian Blair Socci (Comedy Central, Blair’s Lair) discover what set TLC apart from other girl groups of their era (spoiler: it involves bats), and how Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins balanced a debilitating illness with global superstardom....

Chelsea and Katie Rich (SNL, Second City, Our Cartoon President) tour the world of flannel, Fenders, and faux feminism with musician Liz Phair's memoir, Horror Stories. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram To join the...

Chelsea and Claudia Restrepo (Your Daily Horoscope, Pero Like, Vida) unearth the threads of loneliness, heartbreak, and resilience common to the teenage and immigrant experience with Diane Guerrero's eye-opening memoir, In the Country We Love. For...

In this special bonus episode, Chelsea interviews ghostwriter to the stars Hilary Liftin on deadlines, divas, and why helping a celeb share their story is a bit like being a therapist. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram...

This week, Chelsea has a very special guest on the podcast: her mom, affectionately known as TMomZ! Listen as they explore the life and loves of Jane Fonda through the memoir that ignited Chelsea's passion for the genre. For more book recaps &...

In this episode, we hear from you, the Cookies (celebrity + bookies), as Chelsea answers your most burning questions. Plus, a special Me-moir segment from the Head Cookie herself. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram To...

In this special (and nearly spoiler free!) episode, Chelsea welcomes actress Casey Wilson (Happy Endings, Bitch Sesh, The Hotwives) on to discuss her new memoir, The Wreckage of My Presence, an ode to theater geeks, wacky families, and...

Chelsea and Jenni Konner (Girls, Camping, Single Drunk Female) explore the many hot takes in Sharon Stone's 2021 memoir, discovering how the Oscar-nominated actress survived a devastating stroke and Hollywood before #MeToo. For more book recaps &...

Chelsea and Madison Shepard (Single Drunk Female, Wow Rude Podcas‪t‬) dive into Jenifer Lewis's The Mother of Black Hollywood, a memoir filled with hilarity, mental health awareness, and oh-so '70s seduction techniques. For more book recaps &...

This week, Chelsea and Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh, The Hotwives, Black Monday) read Sally Field’s In Pieces, a memoir and master class in acting, healing, and growing past the need to be universally liked. For more book recaps & gentle...

Chelsea and writer Tami Sagher (How I Met Your Mother, Orange Is the New Black, Shrill) examine how the One Day at a Time star found her path and learned to forgive the darkest parts of a rock and roll fantasy upbringing. For more book recaps...

Chelsea and writer Joanna Quraishi (The Big Show Show, Weird Loners, Head of the Class) unpack the creativity and contradictions of Dolly Parton, from her legendary songwriting and underrated comedic genius to her absolute refusal to give up on her...

Chelsea and Hayley Marie Norman (Adam Ruins Everything, Top Five, Deal or No Deal) honor the trailblazing life and career of acting legend Cicely Tyson with the memoir she wrote at age 96, titled Just as I Am. For more book recaps & gentle tea,...

Chelsea and Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Who Charted?, Add to Cart) turn to Sex and the City's Samantha Jones for tips on fashion, female pleasure, and surviving high school. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea...

Chelsea and Rashawn Scott (Second City, Empire, Southside) dive into one of Chelsea's all-time favorite memoirs, Gabrielle Union's We're Going to Need More Wine. Come for behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite teen movies and stay for...

In this special Valentine's Day episode, Chelsea and TikTok star Rob Anderson get to the bottom of one of Hollywood's most contentious divorces through the competing memoirs of Loni Anderson (My Life in High Heels) and Burt...

This week, Chelsea and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, Single Parents) learn what it takes to survive love, live for your art, and maintain an enviable little black book with Carly Simon's memoir, Boys in the Trees. For more book recaps & gentle...

Chelsea and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn 99, In the Heights) uncover the makings of a true — and truly unique — diva with Celine Dion's memoir, My Story, My Dream. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram To join the...

This week, Chelsea and Caissie St. Onge (Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Best Week Ever) tackle the glamorous life of Sheila E., from backing bands to born again and all the lessons in between. For more book...

This week, Chelsea and Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick, Little America, Staying In with Emily and Kumail) dissect the pain of growing up too fast and the power of reclaiming your story with Drew Barrymore's first memoir, Little Girl Lost. For more book...

Chelsea and writer Akilah Green (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Black Monday, Perfect Harmony) chart actress Delta Burke's journey from pageant stage to the set of Designing Women, revealing the road to self-acceptance is sometimes paved with tiaras,...

Chelsea and Niccole Thurman (Indebted, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Shrill) get real about change, heartache, and healing with Jennifer Lopez's memoir, True Love. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram To join the community...

This week, Chelsea and Taylor Howard discuss Tina Turner's memoir, titled My Love Story, which draws from seven decades of love and loss in the iconic singer's life. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram To join the...

This week, Chelsea and Aeysha Carr (Woke, Rel, Brooklyn 99) discuss the many gems in Gabourey Sidibe's hilarious and touching memoir — including the power of declaring yourself a winner. Plus, a surprise visit from Gabourey herself! For more book...